Saturday Afternoon, while visiting my dad and step mom at camp, was the day I decided to start my very first garden. They were quickly planting up about 5 pots with flowers and herbs. It looked so easy and beautiful. So I thought, "why can't I have my very own garden." And now I do.
In Canada we don't get enough warm weather so growing from seeds could take too long. Because of this I decided to buy some little plants at the local Canadian Tire. I bought about 15 plants. 9 flower pots. And 4 30L bags of potting soil! I used just under 2 bags and now have 2 extra under the BBQ stand. Bad decision.
I must also mention I have a 3rd floor balcony.
That's right, I only have a balcony. It's probably not the best place for a garden because I have a small roof over top and only get morning sun. I know, I know, morning sun is good, but it also provides limits.
DAY 1
Thursday June 11, 2009
8:40pm
Today was one of the nicest days we've had all year, and I had the day off. So I bought my plants, pots, soil, and gardening tools. I planted up 7 round planters and 2 rectangular ones, thank you Dollarama!
THE MESS:
THE OUTCOME:
WHAT I'VE PLANTED:
POT #1:
HERB: CHIVES
POT #2:
FLOWER: UNKNOWN
(I make sure there was that little stick because otherwise I wouldn't know what they were...and it fell out and now I can't find it! Now I don't know what they were! Geranum? Something else with a G?) Can you help?
POT #3:
HERB: CHAMOMILE
POT #4:
FLOWER: SNAPSHOT MIX (SNAPDRAGON) & PINK PIXIE ASIATIC LILY
POT #5:
FLOWER: DWARF BEDDING MIX
POT #6:
HERB: FRENCH LAVENDER
POT #7:
FLOWER: REVOLUTION (GERBERA) & UNKNOWN
(The stick fell of this small pretty plant too.) Any one know?
POT #8:
FLOWER: SNAPDRAGON (ROCKET MIX)
POT #9:
HERB: MINT & GARLIC CHIVES & GREEK OREGANO & SWEET LARGE LEAF BASIL
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